Sak K'uk'
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| Sak K'uk' | |
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| Queen of Palenque | |
Sak K'uk' in 615
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| Reign | October, 612 – 615 |
| Predecessor | Janahb Pakal (position uncertain) or Ajen Yohl Mat |
| Successor | K'inich Janaab Pakal I |
| Spouse | K'an Mo' Hix |
| Issue | K'inich Janaab Pakal I Ajen Yohl Mat? |
| Father | Janahb Pakal |
| Mother | Yohl Ik'nal or unknown |
| Religion | Maya religion |
Sak K'uk'[N 1] also known as Muwaan Mat, Lady Sak K'uk' and Lady Beastie, was queen of the Maya city-state of Palenque. She acceded to the throne in October, 612 and ruled until 615.[N 2][1]
Biography
Her father was Janahb Pakal and her mother was Yohl Ik'nal or unknown.[2] As Janahb Pakal seems to have had no male heirs, she ascended to the throne on 19 October 612, a few months after her father's death. After his maturity, her son K'inich Janaab Pakal I succeeded her as ruler on 26 July 615. She seems to have continued to wield considerable influence over Palenque in the early decades of her son's reign. She was probably mother of Ajen Yohl Mat.[3][4]
Notes
- ↑ The ruler's name, when transcribed is ?-[MUWA:N]MAT.
- ↑ These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Acceded: 9.8.19.7.18 9 Etz'nab 6 Keh.
Sources
| Regnal titles | ||
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| Preceded by
Janahb Pakal (position uncertain) or Ajen Yohl Mat
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Queen of Palenque October 19, 612 – 615 |
Succeeded by K'inich Janaab Pakal I |
